Cyber Security Apprentice
Role
- Individuals within the Tekgem Apprentice Network Security Engineer role are part of a team that manages the operation of secure and highly available Operational Technology platforms, servers, and networks
- They support the installation, maintenance, and ongoing performance of the network components. This includes monitoring internal Tekgem and external client operating environments, networks, and related utilities and hardware, responding to incidents and problems as they arise, and taking part in project work
- They will support other engineers with projects to provide clients with network solutions based on specified requirements and anticipated growth. They will install new network hardware and maintain existing hardware where required
- Apprentice Network Security Engineers are enthusiastic to learn, they treat everyone around them with respect, they are open to changes in technology, changes in the way we do things and are always striving to improve. They support other members of the team, helping others when they need it and asking for support when they need it. They have good communication skills and must be able to work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other technical colleagues
- Individuals have a strong customer service orientation to ensure that all projects, support requests and incidents are resolved in a professional manner
Training
Why choose our Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship?
The Cyber Defender & Responder apprentice will use investigation techniques and analytics skills to defend against and respond to cyber incidents within the network environment.
QA's exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships. The Project Ares platform offers a totally immersive experience, using automated features to support skills adoption with an in-game advisor, Athena, who advises our players through scenario-based challenges. The platform scenarios replicate the unpredictability and escalating levels of complexity that cyberattacks can present. It drives high levels of engagement through leaderboards and badges, elements used widely in the gaming world.
QA’s Cyber Defender & Responder Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe, but realistic environment
- Apply all of the acquired skills throughout the programme, with added scoring of players and opponent actions with replay for object assessment
- Take part in hands-on training and active-learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so that cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- RITTech for level 4
90% of QA Apprentices secure full-time employment after finishing their Apprenticeship.
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)
- Performance / probation review at 6 months
- Team bonding events
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Cyber security technologist (2021) (level 4)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Days and shifts to be confirmed (TBC).
- Expected Duration
- 20 Months
- Positions Available
- 20
- Closing Date
- Friday, 31st May 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 3rd June 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- ICT A Level or equivalent, grade Any (Desired)
- Extended Diploma in IT BTEC or equivalent, grade 180 credits (Desired)
- Apprenticeship in similar subject Other, grade Level 3 (Desired)
- International Baccalaureate in ICT Other, grade Level 3 (Desired)
About the Employer
- Company
- TEKGEM (UK) LTD
- Location
- NETPark, Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield, County Durham, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- TEKGEM (UK) LTD
- Location
- NETPark, Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield, County Durham, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000.00
- Posted